Dean's 3D Printed Ignition Trim Ring Bezel (Build/Buy Thread)

[Dean]

@Dean have you thought about maybe printing words on it that correspond to the key position? Kinda like this image?

I'm trying to keep the cost down! But I do appreciate the feedback. In fact I have previously incorporated customer feedback to improve the design on occasion.

I could add raised or sunk letters to the 3d model very easily. But this would then interfere with later finishing steps.
However, if you desire lettering - may I suggest you try water slide decal paper for your inkjet printer and a couple of clear coats?
( and some creative artistry)

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[mtbikernate]

I'm trying to keep the cost down! But I do appreciate the feedback. In fact I have previously incorporated customer feedback to improve the design on occasion.

I could add raised or sunk letters to the 3d model very easily. But this would then interfere with later finishing steps.
However, if you desire lettering - may I suggest you try water slide decal paper for your inkjet printer and a couple of clear coats?
( and some creative artistry)

Seems to me that sunk letters would be nicer than raised ones, and that doing it would require another step and piece of equipment, like a glowforge or something. definitely more expensive. I don't have a need for that. the little finish ring to keep me from jamming my key into that gap is more than enough.

 

[Capt'n Awesome]

I didn't know I needed this until I saw it. DAMN YOU ranger5g.com!!!.

Dean, I just ordered one.

 

[Glocker]

I didn't know I needed this until I saw it. DAMN YOU ranger5g.com!!!.

Dean, I just ordered one.

I'm in the same boat. It doesn't bother me other than knowing it's wrong and there's a good fix available here!

 

[J Wilson]

ordered and received---GREAT product

 

[OKRaptor]

At first when I seen this post I was thinking why? But after inserting the key multiple times and realizing how much the ignition moves around I got to looking at it and thought, maybe the ring will limit the sided to side movement. Ordered, installed and yes, it does limit the side to side movement/sloppiness.

 

[LegacyRanger]

Received and installed mine today. Everybody with an XL or XLT needs this part. Looks great and stabilized the wobbly ignition.

 

[Glocker]

So I was bored last night and went for a drive to fill my Ranger with gas. I decided to really look at the ignition and I'm super glad I ordered the trim ring. It really is sloppy loose! I'm wondering what kind of wear and tear that is going to result in over the years.

 

[BigHen0213]

Yeah, this thread sucks....only because it made me read the whole GD thing during a video conference call and order my own.

I love the GITD option too - and that's the one I ordered.

 

[mtbikernate]

Mine arrived today and I snapped it right in. Perfect!


0501201527_HDR by Nate, on Flickr

 

[mikedrees]

Got my glow in the dark one today. Good stuff ?

 

[Ace Holliday]

Yep. Got my glow in the dark one yesterday. Perfect fit and finishes it up nicely.

 

[Crazymonkey96]

I'm trying to keep the cost down! But I do appreciate the feedback. In fact I have previously incorporated customer feedback to improve the design on occasion.

I could add raised or sunk letters to the 3d model very easily. But this would then interfere with later finishing steps.
However, if you desire lettering - may I suggest you try water slide decal paper for your inkjet printer and a couple of clear coats?
( and some creative artistry)

You make some very valid points, I don't know the intricacies of 3D printing so I was throwing out an idea. The ring your making still is really awesome and I will be ordering one!

 

[Glocker]

Got mine today. It does a great job of restricting the movement in the ignition.

 

[BigHen0213]

Got mine yesterday, installed in 15 seconds. Love the completeness look it gives.

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